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Reflection...
Taking Time to Pause ~
Let It Be
"Stillness in the midst of motion and commotion
is free of will, direction, and time.
It is a complete letting be of what is
from moment to moment."
- Toni Packer, "Unmasking the Self"
Beloveds -
Thank you for a warm welcome back last Sunday - it was a delight to see the sanctuary so alive and joyous! (Plus, you really rocked on "Love Me Do"!)
This Sunday, following the message of awakening love, we make a reflective turn inward, gentle tunes to guide in the process of reflecting upon the meaning of life and our lives.
A special thank you to those who joined us in interring John Ort's ashes following last week's service. This is an act of unparalleled kindness for we do so with no hope of repayment.
Every good blessing -
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Sunday Service
Sunday, August 13 - Rabbi Chava Bahle
10:30 AM Service: "Yesterday: Reflections and the Search for
The 4th Principle of Unitarian Universalism is - "a free and responsible search for truth and meaning." How do we find meaning? What is the role of reflecting upon the past?
This service will offer ample time for quiet meditation.
Featuring Beatles' songs, "Yesterday", "In My Life" and "
The Long and Winding Road"
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Lifespan Experience
f
or Children,
Youth
and Fam
ilies!
Sundays in August
As our
5th Annual Specialty Class Summer (our summer program for children prek-5th grade on Sunday mornings which runs June 1st -Resumption Sunday in September) comes to a close, I'd like to thank all of the wonderful people who made it so remarkable!
Special thanks to Mary Cheney, Kathy Booker-Graham, Mark Dragovich, Bob Fitch, Denny Richards, and Laura Matchett. There are still great classes ahead in August which include "Meeting a Tree" and going on a "Micro-Hike".
Youth are invited to remain in the sanctuary throughout the summer.
Suggested readings for families/parents this month include:
- "Families" by Susan Kuklin
- "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle
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Friday Night Out - August 11, 5:30-9:00pm
Contact Sarah ASAP to reserve a spot!
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CLASSROOM CLEAN-UP & LUNCH ~ THIS SUNDAY, August 13th!
Everyone is invited to join us as we clean out the two classrooms to begin preparations for our 2017/2018 program year! Those who participate in classroom clean-up are invited to join us for LUNCH!
Remember - many hands make light work - if we all work together this will be done in no time!
Please contact
Sarah if you plan to attend so we can organize the appropriate amount of food for lunch.
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We are THRILLED to announce that registration is open for our
Sunday morning curriculum September 2017 - June 2018
Most parents believe that it's important to instill social responsibility in their children, but it can be difficult to find meaningful sources or projects for children to get involved in. In addition, many social action projects are not relevant to children, and a lack of relation can lead to a lack of engagement. The Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling are an excellent way to immerse children in the idea that one can work to make the world better. Harry Potter, like other pop culture, can allow children to discuss important social issues with peers.
The "Harry and UU" curriculum was originally written by Unitarian Universalist Educator, Karen Hager - creator of the Imagine-RE UU curriculum series, and we are enhancing it to meet our multi-age classroom needs. This curriculum is a fun way to get children and middle-school youth excited about our UU principles and social justice. Children pre-k-5th grade are invited to participate as UU Hogwarts students, and middle-school youth are invited to be "prefects", or "upper-classmen" with additional (but FUN!) responsibilities.
Don't worry! Children/Youth needn't have read or be familiar with the storylines from Harry Potter in order to fully participate - they need only come with a creative, playful, inquisitive and open mind - ready to explore!
Print copies are available on the Welcome Table in the social hall.
Children/Youth who register by AUGUST 28th
will receive a special Hogwarts UU Acceptance Letter!
CLICK HERE
for Registration forms!
Print copies are available on the Welcome Table in the social hall.
We Are Also Seeking Volunteer Professors (
aka classroom teachers
) For This Program! Please contact Sarah if you are interested!
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W
hat's Going On At UUCGT?
~ Please Note ~
Please schedule all committee meetings and events through
the UUCGT office to confirm availability and reduce double-scheduling
Peacemaker Needleworkers:
Thursdays, 1:30pm, social hall
Meditation Workshop - please note:
Group will not meet on Thursday, August 10 or 17. Workshop resumes Thursday, August 23
Vocal Ensemble: Thursdays, 7:00pm, sanctuary
Friday, August 11, 5:30-9:00pm, classrooms
InterPlay Workshop: Saturday, August 12, 10:00am-1:00pm, sanctuary
Program Council:
Sunday, August 13, 9:00am, classroom
UU Classroom Clean-up & Lunch: Sunday, August 13, 11:45am. Volunteers welcome!
Mindfulness Meditation:
Sunday, August 13, 5:00-7:00pm, sanctuary
Stretch & Strengthen
: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am
Committee on Ministry: Monday, August 14, 2:00pm, Jim Linsell's
Safe Harbor Board: Monday, August 14, 5:30pm, classroom
Community Lunch
: Tuesdays -
volunteers meet at 10:30am. Every week for the past 25 years, UUCGT has provided a free lunch for anyone in the community who would like to come to Friends Church located at Fifth and Oak Streets in Traverse City. For more information, or to volunteer, call Mary Kiner at 935-3050, or email
marykiner@charter.net
Bridge Group:
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00pm, social hall
UUCGT Board Meeting
:
Tuesday, August 15
, 5:30pm, classroom
Sunday Services Committee:
Wednesday, August 16, 4:00
pm,
classroom
Wednesday Summer Potluck @ 6:00pm - BYOB
August 16 Connie Armstrong & Chuck Grabiel
August 23 Cindy & Bob Clements (location change)
August 30 Dinner out with Brewing Community @ Rare Bird
Generational Fellowship!
Shantideva Fan Club: Thursday, August 17, 9:30am, sanctuary
Congregational Care Team:
Thursday, August 17, 1:00pm, library
Peacemaker Needleworkers:
Thursdays, 1:30pm, social hall
Vocal Ensemble: Thursdays, 7:00pm, sanctuary
New Moon Women's Circle: Saturday, August 19, 3:00-5:00pm, sanctuary
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BEACON articles are due by the 25th of each month to
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UUCGT Financial Report as of July 31, 2017:
Please
click here
Congregation Beth Shalom Jazz Shabbat Service:
Friday,
August 18, 7:30 pm @ UUCGT
with Jeff Haas and Rabbi Sleutelberg.
Reserved free tickets are required.
For more information,
click here
UUCGT Book Club:
September 10 title is "
Commonwealth
" by Ann Patchett -
Happy Summer Reading!
UU Men's Group: Reconvenes Monday, September 11, 5:30pm @ Minerva's. Mark Gustafson will lead a discussion on the 2017 TC Film Festival
9:00am - 5:00pm
Please bring books to UUCGT on Sunday, August 20!
Volunteer to help!
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End Note...
The world is full of magic things,
patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
- W.B. Yeats -
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